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Beer Battered Cod and Chips

Beer Battered Cod and Chips

Cod fillets in a light beer batter fried until golden and served with crisp potato chips.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 4 servings
Calories 624 kcal

Equipment

  • Deep heavy pot
  • Frying thermometer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wire rack

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 cod fillets about 6 ounces each
  • 1 cup all purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup cold lager
  • 2 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 russet potatoes medium, cut into strips
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Soak. Cut the potatoes into strips, soak for thirty minutes, then dry well.
  • Whisk. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt, then stir in the cold beer.
  • Heat. Heat the oil to 350 degrees F.
  • Fry. Fry the potatoes in batches until golden and season with salt.
  • Batter. Dip the dry cod in the batter and fry until golden and 145 degrees F inside.

Notes

Substitutions: Use sparkling water in place of beer and haddock in place of cod.
Tips: Keep the oil at 350 degrees F and fry in small batches.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to two days and reheat in a hot oven.
Nutrition is calculated per serving and includes oil absorbed during frying.
Keyword All Purpose Flour, Beer Battered Cod and Chips, Cod Fillets, Lager, Russet Potatoes